This gluten free fried rice recipe is delicious and has an interesting twist – the base is cauliflower. Don’t worry, you can’t taste the difference at all. Gluten free cauliflower “fried rice” is a tasty, low carbohydrate alternative to the traditional version. Nothing against rice here – I just love how cauliflower tastes in this recipe. It absorbs the spices and flavors of the meal so well.
Cauliflower “fried rice” is one of my go-to meals. It is easy to make and versatile. You can pair many different things with it and it always tastes good! Seriously. It also does not take very long to cook, making it a great meal or side dish to make if you’re in a pinch. If you want a lighter dish, just add veggies to the cauliflower rice, but if you want a more substantial meal, try adding a protein such as eggs, shrimp, salmon, or chicken. Tofu also works great here!
In this particular recipe, I use sesame oil, coconut aminos, dukkah, and coconut milk to achieve a great flavor. I made this batch of gluten free “fried rice” with eggs as my protein, but feel free to substitute whatever protein you prefer.
Gluten Free Cauliflower “Fried Rice”
Ingredients
- 1 bag Trader Joe's frozen cauliflower rice You can also use a few cups of frozen cauliflower rice/homemade cauliflower rice
- 2 tbsp dukkah This gives the cauliflower rice its amazing flavor. If you can't find it in your local supermarket, skip and add additional soy sauce/sesame oil for more flavor.
- 1 tbsp light brown rice miso
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup frozen broccoli
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 handful cashews Optional
- 1 tbsp gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos
Instructions
- Add cauliflower rice to a pan on medium heat. As it begins to simmer, add the dukkah and mix in.
- Add light brown rice miso and sesame oil to the cauliflower rice.
- Microwave 1 cup of frozen broccoli for 30 seconds and add to the pan. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth (veggie broth works too).
- Add 1 tbsp gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos to the pan. As it simmers, crack one egg into a cup, stir egg whites and yolk together as you would to make scrambled eggs, and then pour into pan.
- Mix egg around as it cooks and add the coconut milk.
- Serve once egg is cooked and enjoy!
Suggested but optional toppings are cashews, peanuts, sesame seeds, and/or fresh herbs. Trader Joe’s has green onions available in its produce section that you can chop up and add. Green onions can serve as a refreshing garnish on top.
Let me know if you decide to try this recipe! If so, please be sure to tag me on Instagram and leave a comment here.
I’d love to know what you think as well as who you cooked this recipe for, whether that is your family, a roommate, or yourself! I’d also love to hear if you added any extra vegetables and/or seasonings.
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